# Ubuntu-xrdp

Ubuntu-xrdp is a Docker container that runs an Ubuntu LXDE desktop and exposes it over xrdp, giving homelab users simple remote desktop access from any Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) client. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1302/ubuntu-xrdp

## Description

Ubuntu-xrdp is a Docker container that runs an Ubuntu LXDE desktop and exposes it over xrdp, giving homelab users simple remote desktop access from any Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) client.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Health score

75/100 (Good), based on 5 of 5 factors.
- Maintained: 100 (last commit 22 days ago)
- Popular: 77 (6,756 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 50 (2 GB minimum RAM)
- Security check: 79 (no serious findings, CI, tests, OpenSSF Scorecard 5.5/10)

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/neutrinolabs/xrdp
- Documentation: https://github.com/danielguerra69/ubuntu-xrdp#readme
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/snoopy86/desktop-dockers
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/ubuntu-xrdp-0dl782a184ix6u?q=Ubuntu-xrdp
- Official website: http://www.xrdp.org/

## Common questions

### Do I need to open a specific port for RDP access?

Yes, xrdp listens on TCP port 3389. Make sure your firewall allows that port from the location where you will connect.

### Does this Ubuntu-xrdp Docker setup support multiple users?

The repository is described as a Docker fully implemented Multi User xrdp with xorgxrdp and pulseaudio on Ubuntu 16.04/18.04.

### Is the RDP transport encrypted by default?

Yes, RDP transport is encrypted using TLS by default.

### Does xrdp v0.9.9.1 include a device redirection fix?

XRDP v0.9.9.1 from NeutrinoLabs includes an important bug fix for RDP Device Redirection.

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